{"id":25580,"date":"2022-05-24T11:36:26","date_gmt":"2022-05-24T19:36:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.spokeo.com\/compass\/?p=25580"},"modified":"2022-05-24T11:36:26","modified_gmt":"2022-05-24T19:36:26","slug":"is-your-partner-cheating-with-a-coworker","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.spokeo.com\/compass\/is-your-partner-cheating-with-a-coworker\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Signs That Your Partner Is Cheating on You With a Coworker"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Now that we\u2019re starting to return to the office, business as usual often means spending more time with our colleagues than our own families. For some of us, that\u2019s a catalyst for a tryst. Believe it or not, 36% of us<\/a> have had an affair with a coworker. That\u2019s not always a bad thing, given that one third of office romances end in marriage<\/a>. But if it\u2019s your own partner embarking on a flourishing office romance, it\u2019s not something to celebrate. Here are the most common signs that your loved one might be cheating with a co-worker. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Changes in Schedule<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You used to be able to tell the time by your partner\u2019s schedule alone. They left on the dot and came home on cue. But now they\u2019re leaving earlier, working longer evenings, and even going into the office on the weekend. There are two possible scenarios to consider: either your partner is about to receive a big promotion for all their hard work or you\u2019re about to receive an unpleasant surprise. Most of us are creatures of habit, and when we\u2019ve picked up a bad one, our schedule often gives us away first. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. On the Road or Playing Away?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Even without an office romance in place, business trips are fertile ground for some unauthorized hooking up. Again, the statistics are grim. Some 35% of workers<\/a> admit to a business-trip dalliance. If your partner is suddenly a regular feature of the speaker circuit or hooked on trade shows, you might want to check who else is on the team. Either they\u2019re enjoying some illicit brainstorming back in their hotel room or they\u2019re using work events as a cover. A quick reverse phone lookup<\/a>  could confirm if they\u2019re really calling from their hotel or city.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Changes in Appearance or Habits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your partner suddenly revamps their office clothing or signs up for the gym, in most cases we\u2019d join you in celebrating their attempt to stay in peak shape and looking sharp. Apart from that one niggling doubt, that is. Sadly, a new suit, haircut and gym bag can be a telltale sign of an affair gathering momentum.  Ask yourself why they\u2019re suddenly so concerned about their appearance. If it\u2019s part of a pattern, relax. If it\u2019s out of the blue, they could be cheating. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Mobile-Phone Secrecy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your partner is suddenly in love with their phone<\/a>, it could be a sign that there\u2019s a Fatal Attraction<\/em> scenario building elsewhere. Bear in mind, however, that not all of us abandon boundaries once we\u2019re married or in a relationship, so don\u2019t jump to conclusions just because your partner\u2019s phone has a password or they go into another room to take a call. If they\u2019re whispering to someone at 3 a.m. or smiling every time they see a message, however, it\u2019s probably not Jake from State Farm. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Not Inviting You To Work Events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While most of us could possibly live without the invitations to our partner\u2019s office party<\/a> or summer cookout, if you\u2019re suddenly left out altogether, it might be for a reason. And not a good one. Does your partner freeze up when you ask about work? Are they going to work functions alone? These should raise flags. If you do manage to swing an invite and notice that there\u2019s awkwardness when you\u2019re around their colleagues, it\u2019s a sign that you\u2019re onto something. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What You Can Do and What You Shouldn\u2019t Do<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As much as you may feel hurt and betrayed, remember that your partner has a right to a professional as well as personal life. So don\u2019t go bursting through security to surprise them in the middle of a meeting, or share any kind of allegations with their colleagues until you have proof. Even if you have caught them with their pants down, so to speak, it\u2019s a personal matter to take up with a lawyer rather than their line manager. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s remember that 64% of us have not had an affair with a co-worker and manage to navigate the office environment every day without succumbing to lust or love. So the odds are that your suspicions could be a case of misreading the signs. That\u2019s why it\u2019s even more important to have solid evidence before confronting your partner. Find out how Spokeo can help<\/a> put your mind at ease \u2014 or keep you in the loop. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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